EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 30 MIN
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition discusses World Awareness Day May 8
from Our Delaware Valley Podcast
From the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Ronni Blaisdell, Director of Mission Strategy and Stefanie Taylor, Senior Manager for programs and community engagement discussed World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day and the need to talk more about women’s reproductive health.We discussed Ovarian cancer, a cancer that begins in the cells of the ovaries, the fallopian tubes or the peritoneum, and its symptoms, varying and often mis-diagnosed. We spoke of the importance of knowing your family history – both sides – and listening to and advocating for your body as there is no test or screening available for ovarian cancer. Ronni and Stefanie talked about the NOCC mission, to support survivors and caregivers from diagnosis through treatment with advice, referrals, grants and peer interaction, and to fund research to advance treatment and find a cure. For more information go to OVARIAN.ORG NOCC also offers a hotline at 888-OVARIANSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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From the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Ronni Blaisdell, Director of Mission Strategy and Stefanie Taylor, Senior Manager for programs and community engagement discussed World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day and the need to talk more about women’s reproductive health. We discussed Ovarian cancer, a cancer that begins in the cells of the ovaries, the fallopian tubes or the peritoneum, and its symptoms, varying and often mis-diagnosed. We spoke of the importance of knowing your family history – both sides – and listening to and advocating for your body as there is no test or screening available for ovarian cancer. Ronni and Stefanie talked about the NOCC mission, to support survivors and caregivers from diagnosis through treatment with advice, referrals, grants and peer interaction, and to fund research to advance treatment and find a cure. For more information go to OVARIAN.ORG NOCC also offers a hotline at 888-OVARIAN See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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